The Trailer Of Rani Mukerji's Comeback Film Hichki Is Out, And She Is Brilliant!

Rani Mukerji has been gone from films for way too long. Taking a hiatus after her hush-hush marriage to Aditya Chopra, and then taking a break after the birth of her daughter Adira, Rani has been pretty much absent from the silver screen of late. The good news is, that's about to change. Making a comeback with her film Hichki, Rani seems determined to remind everyone that she is an actress worth her salt.

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Seeing the trailer just reinforces this. Playing a character with Tourette syndrome, a neurological condition that leads to vocal tics – in Rani’s case, hiccups – Rani seems to be doing a brilliant job, from what we can see.

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In the trailer, she is seen applying for the job of a teacher, something she is really passionate about. However, she is met with rejection because of her condition, which causes her to constantly make those hiccuping sounds. Finally, one school agrees to hire her and she is elated. However, it is not smooth-sailing, as the unruly students in her class make life hell for her. But, in total "bawse" fashion, not only does she win them over, but she also helps them navigate the difficulties in their own life. Educating a bunch of social and economically disadvantaged students, her character overcomes a lot of hurdles in the film. A story about a person often discriminated against helping those who are marginalised in society, Hichki seems like a lovely film.

In case you need a refresher, allow us to remind you that Rani is the brilliant actress who acted in films like Black, Yuva, and No One Killed Jessica, which are all plot-heavy, intense films. It is unsurprising then, that she chose a story like this to work in, as she is considerably more discriminating in her film choices these days. Whether this film will be as much of a commercial hit as her past work remains to be seen. Brave, inspiring, and funny, the trailer seems to signal that we can expect the film to be a slice-of-life narrative that could well be up for a national award after its February 23 release next year.